Shipbuilding is a very different creature. I found that there was never any sense of accomplishment. The wages were great. That's what keeps everyone there. The company always harked on safety, but never followed through. The set unrealistic goals for bonuses. I wouldn't want an electrical apprentice to start their career here because they will never become a real electrician. Unless they plan to do nothing but marine/naval construction for the rest of their days.

ive learned how to properly steady myself in tight spots also welding with mirrors and have got practice with welding different styles of stainless steels. The management could use more communication amongst eachother and concentrate on co ordination and more respect to employees to a certain degree. The co-workers are a mix of different types of personalities, i really enjoy working with everyone ive had the opportunity to meet. The hardest part of the day varies depending location of job and job task.

I enjoyed working at the Halifax Shipyards, it was really interesting to see how a boat was constructed from start to finish. Also I'm proud to have been apart of the quality retro fits of the Canadian Navy's ships to make them combat ready for anything they could be thrown into.